Tofiga Vaevalu Falani
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| 10th Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
| Assumed office 29 September 2021 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Kausea Natano |
| Preceded by | Samuelu Teo (acting) |
Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani, GCMG MBE [1] is a Tuvaluan reverend who has served as Governor-General of Tuvalu since 2021 and the President of the Church of Tuvalu since 2008.[2] In his capacity as Church President, he has represented the church at meetings of the World Council of Churches, Central Committee in 2009[3] and 2011.[4]
Governor-General of Tuvalu
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| Reference style | His Excellency |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Alternative style | Sir |
In September 2021, Falani was appointed Governor-General by then Queen Elizabeth II.
As Governor-General, Falani represents the reigning Monarch of Tuvalu (at present Charles III) in the country, therefore effectively acting as Tuvalu's head of state. Falani previously served as Acting Governor-General on 14 August 2017 during the absence of the Governor-General, Iakoba Taeia Italeli, at the time.[5]
Honours
He was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for public and community service in the 2014 New Year Honours.[6][7]
On 18 September 2022, Falani was appointed by Charles III, King of Tuvalu, as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG).[8][9]
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| Preceded by | Governor General of Tuvalu 2021–present |
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